What is breakfast? Yes, we all know what breakfast is, but do you know what the word "BREAKFAST" actually means? The literal meaning of " breakfast" is to break the fast between dinner and the meal eaten after a person wakes up the next morning. If you really think about it the meaning of the word is very fitting. for many of us it can be up to 12 hours since our last meal. Therefore eating breakfast is not only important but beneficial.
Here are 5 benefits of eating breakfast and why it is considered the most important meal of the day:
1) Energy Boost:
It is important for you to start your day of right by eating as many vitamins and nutrients as possible. what is great about breakfast is there are so many common breakfast food that can be considered super foods because of their nutrition value. For Example:
- Eggs are packed with protein and amino acids. They are also a significant source of vitamin D, which is important for absorbing calcium for stronger bones.
- Whole Grains this super food is a great source of fiber, which is essential for a healthy heart and digestive tract, and can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
2) Breakfast Helps Reduce Morning Moodiness and Crankiness:
Who doesn't want to stay in bed in the morning? You don't want to go to work and not only are you cranky but you are starving. Just imagine yourself going 8-12 hours during the day without eating you probably wont be the most approachable person in the office or classroom. Please do yourself and everyone else a favor by eating breakfast. Eating breakfast will reduce moodiness and stress.
3) Metabolism Boost:
Did you know that your metabolism slows down when your are sleeping? Eating a balanced healthy breakfast in the morning helps jump start your metabolism for the day ahead. Eating breakfast will allow your body to start burning calories in the morning rather than later in the day after you have eaten lunch.
4) Keeps You From Overeating:
Oh don't act like you haven't wanted to order everything on the menu at lunch time because you are so hungry because you skipped breakfast. It's true the hunger pangs and the thought of food all morning will only cause you to over eat at lunch time. This causes you to eat extra calories that can lead to obesity and other health complications. Eat a well portioned healthy breakfast.
5) Breakfast is Nutritious and Delicious:
We are all pressed for time in the morning during the work week, but don't let this be the reason why you can not have a tasty and nutritious breakfast. Even if it means preparing you breakfast the night before, do so. For example:
- Hard Boiled Eggs: On Sunday evening you can boil a dozen eggs and equally portion them out in ziploc bags for each day. all you have to do is drop the ziploc bag in a cup of hot water to quickly reheat them.
- Turkey Bacon/Sausage: There are many great turkey bacon/ sausage products out now that you can buy that are already prepared all you have to do is give it a quick zap in the microwave. Turkey bacon/sausage is leaner and has less fat compared to your regular bacon(pork).
- Toast: 1 or 2 slices of whole grain or wheat toast with some jelly or low fat margarine is a great way to add in your carbs. Also if you are not a toast person you can always purchase whole grain waffles or pancakes in your freezer isle at your local grocery store.
Here is a link to 8 healthy breakfast ideas:
Hope you found this post helpful, Please come back soon.
Have a Triple Fresh Monday!!!
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